St. Patrick’s Day OC Dining Guide To Corned Beef & Irish Specials 2023

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Friday this year — March 17 — with some festivities spilling over through the weekend.

To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up some shamrock-worthy, dining deals — for traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage, stews, green beer, minty shakes, shepherd’s pie, Dublin mules and more — at restaurants throughout Orange County.

Peruse our annual guide, or scroll the photo slideshow at the top of the post, to find specials near you.

Know of other standout, St. Paddy deals at neighborhood joints near you? Share with readers in the comments section.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, from Patch!

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APPLEBEE’S: With lucky, St. Patrick’s timing, $6 “Saintly Sips” are back! Chase the rainbow with the Tipsy Leprechaun (Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, lemon sour, lemon-lime soda & rainbow sugar rim) or Pot O’ Gold Colada (Captain Morgan & mango). Non-alcoholic Rainbow Lemonades also available for a limited time. Details. Restaurant finder statewide.

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BAR LOUIE: Planned for St. Paddy’s: “drink specials so good that guests will think they found gold at the end of the ‘rainbar.'” Included: $3 Bud Light green beer; $4 Jameson Sidecar; $5 Guinness Draught; $8 Irish Old Fashioned with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Non-alcoholic option: Guinness 0. Locale: Tustin.

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BILLY’S AT THE BEACH: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day aloha-style through March 17 with corned beef & cabbage dinner or pastrami reuben on rye with house-made sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Billy’s 1000 Island spread. And one day only — Friday — Billy’s World Famous Mai Tais turn green! Reservations. At 2751 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

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BLACK BEAR DINER: St. Patrick’s Day specials available Thursday through Sunday include Irish Benedict, Reuben sandwiches, corned beef & cabbage, plus carrot cake. See details here. Find sites in OC.

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BRUXIE: Tapping St. Patrick’s Day spirit, the eatery offers two, new shakes for month of March: Mint Shake & Mint Chocolate Shake — both featuring mint-infused, Wisconsin frozen custard. Pair with fried chicken & waffle sandwiches or the new Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich, another limited-time special. Sites in Brea, Costa Mesa, Orange.

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CORKY’S KITCHEN AND BAKERY: Stop in March 17 from 11 a.m. to closing for St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef, cabbage, seasoned red potatoes, carrots & rye bread ($14.99). Website. Find locations throughout Orange County.

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DOG HAUS: As ode to Irish classic, Würstmacher Adam Gertler has created a corned beef & cabbage sausage, featuring all-beef sausage blended with cabbage, garlic & corned beef spices in sheep casing. Served with grilled sauerkraut, as a breakfast burrito, as corn dog, sliced with dipping sauce or on King’s Hawaiian rolls. On menus through March. Find locales statewide.

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DUNKIN’: If your end-of-the-rainbow pot of gold is Irish Crème Flavored Coffee, you’re in luck. The festive flavor, iced or frozen, with sweet crème, vanilla & Irish Crème whisky notes is available through March 21. First launched in 2013, Irish Creme Flavored Coffee has been a fan-favorite ever since. Offered at shops statewide.

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FARMHOUSE AT ROGER’S GARDENS: St. Patrick’s Day menu highlight is a traditional Irish meal of corned beef & cabbage from Executive Chef Rich Mead. The locally sourced dish features Autonomy Farms corned beef, roast carrots, braised leeks, cipollini onions, cabbage & pee-wee potatoes with dijon horseradish cream. Reservations. At 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Del Mar.

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GELSON’S: Place your orders for such traditional Irish fare as corned beef and cabbage, Shamrock’s shepherd’s pie, Irish apple duff, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness beer, various catering platters & flowers. Order by March 16. Details. Locations throughout Southern California.

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JACK IN THE BOX: Indulge in a minty moment for St. Patrick’s Day with the limited-time Mint Mobile Shake — made with Oreo cookie pieces, whipped, minty topping & a cherry. Cost: $4.89, but prices may vary by location. Locations statewide.

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KRISPY KREME: Wear green March 16-17 & score one free O’riginal Glazed Doughnut— no purchase necessary and valid for in-shop or drive-thru. Or enjoy new, “Good as Gold” gold-themed doughnuts. The collection features: Golden Cookies & Kreme Doughnut with golden cookie pieces & gold sprinkles; Hat O’ Gold Doughnut with plaid green icing; Golden Sprinkle Doughnut; & Rainbow Kreme Filled with rainbow sugar piece. Details. Shops statewide.

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MARIE CALLENDER’S: Corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwiches are on menus through March 17. Check here for details or on Facebook. Locations listed here in California.

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MIX RESTAURANT AT HILTON ANAHEIM: Executive Chef Juan Lopez is prepping a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner for Friday, March 17, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Reservations. At 777 W. Convention Way, Anaheim.

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NORMS RESTAURANTS: For one day only, the iconic diner will serve its St. Patrick’s Day four-course feast for $15.99. Included corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, salad & mint chocolate ice cream. Green lemonade offered, too. Service begins 11 a.m. Friday, March 17. While supplies last. Details. Find locales throughout Southern California.

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7-ELEVEN: Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, and get $2 off a favorite 12-pack of Hard Seltzer in-store at participating locations or via 7NOW delivery. And keep the winning streak going with a $10 large pizza + five-piece bone-in wings bundle. Offers for 7Rewards members statewide.

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TGI FRIDAYS: St. Patrick’s Day drink deals run from open to close March 17 with all-day “Happy Every Hour” menu. Included are $2 beers, $4 cocktails & $5 wine, plus such cocktails as Electric Lemonade, Whiskey Sour & Tequila Sunrise. Find restaurants in Buena Park, Orange.

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THE BLIND PIG KITCHEN + BAR: Tap your inner Irish side & enjoy specials on draft beers & Old-Fashioned cocktails, plus bangers & corned beef. Check for details/info. Locations: 31431 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita & 4975 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda.

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WALDORF ASTORIA MONARCH BEACH RESORT & CLUB: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with luxe twists on traditional Irish favorites at restaurants Club 19, AVEO Table + Bar or Monarch Bay Beach Club. Festive dinners offer split pea soup, classic corned beef & cabbage with steamed potatoes, and Irish Coffee Tiramisu. Check here for info/bookings. At 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point.

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YARD HOUSE: Toast St. Paddy’s Day March 17 with Guinness + House Beer blends, Dublin mules, green beer with more than 100 options on tap & favorite food pairings. Website. Find locales statewide.